Walking standards and guidance

Applying best practice guidance and standards will help achieve our goal of making walking a safer and more attractive way to get about for all.

Pedestrian network guidance

This guidance provides best practice for planning, designing and creating walkable communities throughout New Zealand.

RTS14 Guidelines for facilities for blind and vision impaired pedestrians

RTS 14 is the official guide that ensures that design and operation of roads and paths caters for blind and vision impaired pedestrians. Practical implementation of RTS14 including an installation note and training webinar are available in the Pedestrian Network Guidance.

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Pedestrian network guidance

RTS14 Guidelines for facilities for blind and vision impaired pedestrians